The 2011 NCHA Super Stakes Sale, held April 16, on the final day of the XTO Energy NCHA Super Stakes, saw a 57 percent increase in average price over the 2010 sale, as well as a 22 percent increase in completed sales.

“We were really pleased with the results,” said Western Bloodstock spokesman and pedigree expert Jim Ware. “The cutting industry continues to surpass all others in performance horse sale markets.”

The sale topper at $60,000 was Somekinda Shiney, a yearling filly and the first foal sired by Metallic Cat to sell at auction. She was consigned by the Shrontz Family Partnership and purchased by trainer Jeremy Barwick, Stephenville, Tex.

Penny Youngblood, Aubrey, Tex., purchased the second-highest seller, Amanda Lena Boon, a nine-year-old Peptoboonsmal daughter, consigned by Carmel Cutting Horses, for $50,000. Youngblood also paid $32,500 for Miss Pepto Rey, a six-year-old Dual Rey daughter, also consigned by Carmel Cutting Horses.

Bet On Nurse, a six-year-old daughter of Bet On Me 498, consigned by Round Mountain Ranch, sold to Gail Homes, Fort Worth, Tex., for $35,000.

Net sales on 75 head averaged $12,300; 18 head of RNAs average $10,940.

The top five sellers averaged $41,800; top 10 sellers averaged $33,900; and the top 20 average $25,925.

For a complete list of the sale results, go to westernbloodstock.com.